Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $29.15 an hour ($60,620 a year). About 25,060 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). Utah ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| 25% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.15 | $60,620 |
| 75% of workers | $32.91 | $68,460 |
| 90% of workers | $36.71 | $76,360 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $62,310 | 12,340 |
| Ogden | $59,940 | 4,260 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $59,820 | 2,300 |
| St. George | $58,810 | 1,330 |
| Logan | $57,450 | 760 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $42,370 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,860 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,040 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $64,350 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,890 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $59,310 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,590 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $52,890 |
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